As with everything else in life, there’s a time and place for everything. There are certain ways of communicating that are deemed acceptable for different social situations. The same is true when you’re online.

Just because you’re not talking face to face doesn’t mean you should forget your manners. Here are some general etiquette tips for Twitter:

Say Thank You – It’s a general life tip, but on Twitter it means a lot. When someone follows your business, specifically mention them with a “thank you” or a general acknowledgement. Everybody likes to be welcomed when they go somewhere new.

Respond to Tweets – Okay, so you don’t have to respond to every single tweet that’s posted in your feed, but you should keep your followers engaged. If any of them ask a specific question directly to you, especially if it relates to your business, you should take the time to reply. No one likes to think they’re being ignored.

General manners are good to follow, but there are also a few important do’s and don’ts to keep in mind:

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